Had a great time at Comic Con Vizag, but the action figure prices were disappointing
Had a great time at Comic Con Vizag, but WHAT were those action figure prices?
I visited Comic Con Vizag today, and honestly, I had a pretty good time! The staff were cool, the concerts and cosplays were great, and the stand-up comedy was entertaining too. Overall, the event itself was fun, and I'm glad I went.
However, as someone who's been collecting action figures for around 5 years, I was genuinely shocked by the prices at most of the stalls selling collectibles. Lmao, I don't think I've ever seen so many overpriced figures in one place.
What made it even funnier was that a lot of these stalls were selling bootleg figures and katanas while presenting themselves like some kind of Otaku Heaven. Bro, how are you going to sell bootleg figures at ridiculous prices and expect collectors not to notice?
I'm not expecting every stall to sell everything at the lowest online price. I understand that sellers have expenses, and conventions are a place where people can discover and purchase collectibles in person. But there's a difference between charging a reasonable premium and pricing things as if you're selling some rare, premium collectible when they're actually bootlegs that can be found for much less elsewhere.
That said, not every stall was like this. There were a few shops, like Wow Heads, that had decent pricing, and I appreciate that. It's nice to see sellers who offer reasonable prices instead of relying on the convention atmosphere to convince people to buy things impulsively.
My main concern is that newcomers to collecting might see a figure they like, buy it without knowing the market price, and later discover that they could've gotten it for significantly less. If you're new to collecting, please do some price comparisons before spending your money!
Despite all this, I genuinely enjoyed the event. The concerts, stand-up comedy, and overall atmosphere were great. I just wish the merchandise stalls offered better value, especially for collectors looking for actual action figures rather than overpriced bootlegs.